Owner's Manual PV 500FC PV 1000FC 1111 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60609 USA Customer Support: (773) 869-1234 www.tripplite.com PV 2000FC PV 2400FC PowerVerter Plus® 120V, 60 Hz Output DC-to-AC Power Inverters • Voltage- and Frequency-Controlled • High Peak Power, High Efficiency Español: p. 9 Your PowerVerter Plus converts DC power from connected batteries into AC power for connected equipment.
Safety This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite PowerVerter Systems. PowerVerter Location Warnings • Install your PowerVerter indoors, away from excess moisture or heat, dust or direct sunlight. • Do not attempt to mount your PowerVerter on a vertical surface. • Leave adequate space around all sides of the PowerVerter for proper ventilation.
Installation Overview 1) Mount PowerVerter (Mounting, p. 3) 2) Select Battery(ies) (Battery Selection, p. 4) 3) Connect Battery(ies) (Battery Connection, p. 5) 4) Connect Equipment (Outlets, p. 6) 5) Turn PowerVerter On (Power Switches, p. 6) Mounting (Optional*) *Recommended for all Vehicular and Marine Applications Due to their size and weight, the PowerVerter Plus systems in this manual should be mounted directly to a rigid horizontal surface, mounting plate or bracket before battery connection.
Battery Selection Selecting Battery Type Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your PowerVerter with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp hour capacity. Select ‘Deep-Cycle’ batteries to enjoy optimum performance from your PowerVerter. Batteries of either Wet-Cell (vented) or Gel-Cell/Absorbed Glass Mat (sealed) construction are ideal. 6 Volt “golf-cart,” Marine Deep-Cycle or 8D Deep-Cycle batteries are also acceptable.
Battery Connection PowerVerter Plus inverters are often connected to vehicle batteries that are recharged by the vehicle's alternator. The following directions describe several possible vehicular connections. PowerVerter Plus inverters are also suitable for use with battery banks that are recharged by gas generators; utility power; wind, water or solar generators and other AC sources.
Operation & Features (See Diagram 10, p. 20 to locate the following switches, indicator lights and other features.) Outlets 1. AC Receptacles (All models) These output receptacles provide AC power to connected equipment. The PV 500FC and the PV 1000FC feature NEMA 5-15 receptacles, while the PV 2000FC and 2400FC feature NEMA 5-20 receptacles. Plug your equipment into these outlets as if they were utility (wall) AC outlets.
5. BATTERY HIGH/MED/LOW (All models) These three lights will turn ON in several sequences to show the approximate charge level and voltage of your connected battery bank and alert you to several fault conditions: LEDs Illuminated Green Green & yellow Yellow Yellow & red Red Flashing red, twice/second Flashing red, 4 times/second Capacity Full 80% - Full 60% - 80% 40% - 60% 20% - 40% 0% - 20% 0% (Inverter shutdown) Other Features 6.
Maintenance & Service Maintenance Your PowerVerter model requires no maintenance but should be kept dry at all times. Periodically check all cable connections both at the unit and at the battery. Clean and tighten connections as necessary. Service If returning your PowerVerter to Tripp Lite, please pack the PowerVerter carefully, using the ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL that came with the unit. Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of the problem.
Diagrams/Diagramas Esquemáticos 2 1 3 17 200002001 CURRENT PV 500-2400FC.
4 4.1 X Volts 4.4 4.3 4.2 PV Single Battery Vehicular Connection. PV 2000FC or PV 2400FC. See Pg.5. 4.1 is the alternator 4.2 is the vehicle battery ground 4.3 is the vehicle battery 4.4 is the fuse Conexión de Una Batería en Vehículos. PV 2000FC o PV 2400FC. Vea página 13. 4.1 representa el alternador 4.2 representa la conexión a tierra de la batería del vehículo 4.3 representa la batería del vehículo 4.4 representa el fusible X = Your APS's Inverter's Nominal Input Voltage.
7.1 7.4 7 7.3 X Volts Single Battery Vehicular Connection. PV 500FC or PV 1000FC. See Pg.5. 7.1 is the alternator 7.2 is the vehicle battery ground 7.3 is the vehicle battery 7.4 is the fuse PV Conexión de Una Batería en Vehículos. PV 500FC o PV 1000FC. Vea página 13. 7.1 representa el alternador 7.2 representa la conexión a tierra de la batería del vehículo 7.3 representa la batería del vehículo 7.4 representa el fusible 7.2 X = El Voltaje Nominal de Entrada del PV. (Vea las especificaciones).
8 5 2 4 10 1 A. PV 500FC PV 1000FC 7 6 B. PV 2000FC PV 2400FC 5 9 120 4 3 60 7 1 6 1. AC Receptacles (All Models) 2. Off–On Switch (PV 500FC and PV 1000FC) 3. Remote–Off–On Switch (PV 2000FC and PV 2400FC) 4. Load Low/Med/High LEDs (All Models) 5. Battery High/Med/Low LEDs (All Models) 6. DC Input Terminals (All Models) 7. Resettable Circuit Breaker (All Models) 8. Remote On/Off Connector (PV 500FC and PV 1000FC) 9. APS/PV Remote Connector (PV 2000FC and PV 2400FC) 1.
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